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DEAN OF THE ARTS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Posted: January 16, 2007

Description:
The University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Dean of the Arts. UCSC is recognized for its outstanding research, combining multidisciplinary scholarship and innovative research with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The Arts Division consists of the Art, Film and Digital Media, History of Art and Visual Culture, Music, and Theater Arts Departments; the Digital Arts/New Media M.F.A. Program, served by faculty of the Arts and other Divisions; the Museum without Walls, the Sesnon Gallery, Shakespeare Santa Cruz and the Arts Research Institute. Arts faculty are recognized internationally for their ground-breaking innovations in practice and research.

The Dean will further develop existing graduate programs, bring new graduate proposals to fruition, and lead the Arts Division in the establishment of new programs and centers (such as the planned Center for Art and Visual Studies), further advancing the Division’s prominence and international reputation. The successful candidate will foster creative and critical thinking and enable faculty and students to reach beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to produce new cultural forms. We seek a scholar and /or practitioner with significant administrative experience who is dedicated to supporting cultural diversity, committed to promoting progressive approaches to arts research, scholarship and creative practice, and is prepared to champion the important role of the arts across the university curriculum.

The successful candidate will provide creative, academic, and administrative leadership for the Arts Division and will report to the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor. Further information about the Arts Division can be found at http://arts.ucsc.edu/ 

We seek an individual with the following qualifications:
• An outstanding record of creative and/or scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment as Professor in the UC system
• Conversant with contemporary/emergent fields of study in the arts, regardless of discipline/area of expertise
• Demonstrated academic administrative leadership, preferably including experience in building graduate programs
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the division and throughout the campus
• Effective communication skills for interacting with administrators, faculty, staff, students and the community
• Potential for success and, preferably, demonstrated experience in fundraising and securing external support
• Appreciation for the mission and responsibilities of a research university serving a multi-ethnic state and a strong commitment to diversity
• A strong vision for strengthening the role of the arts in the university

The Dean of the Arts Division participates in shared governance together with the campus administration and faculty-led Academic Senate. Deans are appointed to the Senior Management Program. This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 and requires fingerprinting. Outside professional activities are required to be disclosed based on University policy.

Deadline:
February 19, 2008

Minimum Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Documents Required:
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strictest confidence. Applications and nominations will be received until the position has been filled. The screening process will begin Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed consideration. Nominations and applications (including a letter of application, a C.V., and a list of five referees) should be submitted to:
Search Committee for the Dean of the Arts
c/o Office of the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Please refer to position #744-08 in your reply. Santa Cruz, California 95064

Contact Information:
For further information, contact Alison Trybom at antrybom@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-3885.

Additional information:
UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching, and outstanding service are mutually supportive. Information about UC Santa Cruz is available on our Website at http://www.ucsc.edu.

The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. UC Santa Cruz Principles of Community available at http://www.ucsc.edu/about/principles_community.asp. 

Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Human Resources Office at 499 Kerr Hall , (831) 459-4300. This position description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Human Resources at (831) 459-4300.

VISIT THE AHR WEB SITE AT http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr

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